{"id":8,"date":"2024-04-04T08:08:59","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T08:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetmiddy.com\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-03-27T01:26:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T01:26:56","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetmiddy.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"id-about\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns about-me-cols is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\">Middy Khong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:30px\">Embedded Software Engineer | Web developer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-m-bs-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\">I am an engineer with a background in embedded systems, software development, and mechatronic engineering. I have experience delivering reliable, real-world solutions across complex environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-m-bs-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\">During my time at CSIRO, I was responsible for development of embedded systems for marine research, from concept to deployment. My work included firmware development, electronic design, mechanical design and on-site deployment. I also provided analytical reports from acoustic data and conducted training for internal teams and external partners. My contributions were recognised with the Out of the Building Award (2020) and the Innovation Award (2021).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-m-bs-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\">Earlier in my career, I contributed to research and development at the University of Tasmania, focusing on signal processing and pattern recognition for prosthetic arms. I also designed a mechanism for the automatic control of air blenders within clinical environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-m-bs-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\">Based on this foundation, I have expanded my expertise into web development and cyber security. I design and develop web applications that are practical, user friendly and focused on solving real-world problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-m-bs-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\">I take a practical and structured approach to problem solving, focusing on understanding requirements and developing solutions that work reliably in real-world situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-m-bs-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\">I focus on software development and cyber security, working on projects where practical, well-designed solutions can make a real difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-m-bs-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\">I would be glad to connect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video cl-profile-vid\"><video height=\"1920\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1080 \/ 1920;\" width=\"1080\" controls 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